Clinton

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Clinton is derived from the Old English word 'clynn', which means 'town on a hill' or 'settlement on a hill'.
Popularity
Clinton was most popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. It is still a commonly used name in English-speaking countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada.

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Clinton Name meanings & History

Clinton is derived from the Old English word 'clynn', which means 'town on a hill' or 'settlement on a hill'. From an English surname that was originally derived from towns named Glinton, of uncertain meaning, or Glympton, meaning "settlement on the River Glyme". A famous bearer of the surname is former American president Bill Clinton (1946-). Clinton is a popular choice for parents who want a classic and timeless name with a strong meaning. It is a great choice for boys of all ages and backgrounds.

Zodiac Sign of Clinton: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Clinton:

C: Cute,Candid,Copycat,Clever,Curious,Choice,Chatty

L: Lover,Legal,Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Languid

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

N: Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis

T: Testy,Truth,Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate

Clinton is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Clinton include former US President Bill Clinton, American actor Clint Eastwood, and American actor and singer Clinton Davisson.

2.) Clinton (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) hill town.

Other Forms: Clenten, Clindon, Clintan, Clinten, Clintin, Clintion, Clintton, Clyndon, Clynten, Clyntin, Clynton, Clynttan, Klinton


3.) Clinton (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) curious; bright; cliff in town

Other Forms: Clenton, Clint, Clinten, Clynton, Klinten, Klinton


4.) CLINTON (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname believed to be derived from an English place-name formed by the Middle English elements clint (cliff, slope, bank of a river) and tun (town, settlement, village, enclosure): hence, “settlement by the cliff.” Short: Clint. (KLIN-TUN)


5.) CLINTON (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the English surname believed to be derived from an English place-name formed by the Middle English elements clint (cliff, slope, bank of a river) and tun (town, settlement, village): hence, “settlement by the cliff.” Short: Clint. (KLIN-TUN)


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